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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.03, 1,322.13 and 419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.03, 1,322.13 and 419.12 is: 628.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.03 : 1,322.13 = 419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.03/1,322.13 = 419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.03x = 1,322.13 × 419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.03x = 554,124.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,124.51/882.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.24

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